Stephanie Nicolai, PSYD

Clinical Psychologist

Stephanie Nicolai is a Clinical Psychologist based in Surprise, AZ with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(623) 478-3100Surprise, AZ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Stephanie Nicolai, PSYD has practiced psychology for 11+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 11+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, mood disorders, and anxiety (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.82/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 94 Psychologist providers in AZSee all Psychologist in Surprise11+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 1954dNPPES updated 2021-01-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

13995 W Statler Blvd Ste 200, Surprise, AZ 85374-5503

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 77% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

87.82/100

Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)

Better than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

47

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+40%)74%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+40%)72%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+8%)57%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Chronic Kidney Disease
30%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jan 14, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 11 years in practice

    Established

PsychologistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.

Taxonomy: 103TC0700X

Virtual Psychology Care With Stephanie Nicolai

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Stephanie Nicolai for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling — no travel to Surprise required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Stephanie Nicolai

NPI records show Dr. Nicolai as active with telehealth listed in Surprise, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (623) 478-3100.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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